Don't expect NFL to institute a national anthem policy soon "The focus of the players' association the NFL and all of our clubs and our players is to focus on the efforts our players have continually brought (forth) as their issues in their communities and how can we make our communities better" Goodell said after the fall meetings concluded."They're incredibly passionate about that. They have brought these issues greater awareness and they are working in https://www.rodgersfanstore.com/authentic-brett-favre-jersey-sale-1_11.html their communities to try to make their communities better and they are working on the

issues on criminal justice reform. I've been on listen-and-learn tours with our players. Owners have been on listen-and-learn tours. Our players are obviously out there and you see a tremendous amount of work being done."Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones indicated a policy isn't forthcoming."I think right now we are going forward just as we entered the season" Jones said.He added: "One of the owners stood up and said: 'We have really gotten in a place that's positive and not that we weren't but we benefited from this.' And I agree in relationships and sorting through where we want to go and I'm so impressed with the social programs that the clubs and the players have engaged in."In May the NFL passed a rule that forbids players from sitting or taking a knee if they are on the field or sidelines during "The Star-Spangled Banner" but allowed them

to stay in the locker room if they wish. The league left it up to teams on how to punish players. The union challenged the rule in a grievance.The league halted the policy in July.The NFL and a coalition of players have been working in tandem to support player initiatives for a variety of social issues. Last month coalition members including Malcolm Jenkins Benjamin Watson Demario Davis and Chris Long conducted